Bodybuilding 101

Image Credits:  Dynamic Stretching vs. Static Stretching Why Stretch? Stretching before and after a workout may seem like a monotonous task, however, the benefits highly outweigh the risks of not stretching. Stretching prior to a workout helps to limit the risks of injuries which can put a stop to progress within the gym.  Four years ago, during a workout, I felt a pain in my back while lifting and it became incredibly hard to walk. Upon going to the orthopedic doctor, I found out that I had a slipped vertebra. Since then, I have made it a point to stretch before and after every workout, which has made huge impacts on my soreness and any pain which I may experience. Muscle soreness is caused by the buildup of lactic acid. Lactic acid is produced when the body breaks down carbohydrates for energy. This is produced to fuel the body to keep up with activity. Stretching can help to break down the buildup of lactic acid and improve productivity and growth within lifts. Static or Dy...

Image from: Simply Gym The Beginning Bodybuilding has been one of my favorite hobbies for many years. Beginning in high school, as a cross-country runner, I began lifting weights as a method to increase speed and improve endurance. Through this, I found my love for lifting, which eventually translated into finding a love for nutrition, and has evolved into bodybuilding. Finding a routine and sticking with it, as well as balancing all of the aspects within bodybuilding, such as lifting, nutrition, and health overall, has been a large stress reliever for me and has helped me through so much.  Science-Based I aim to utilize a science-based approach to lifting and nutrition. Finding methods that work for your individual body is one of the biggest keys to bodybuilding. All bodies have different needs, however, there is a science behind how the body works. Through understanding this, and understanding what is happening to your body, can help to better find what you need and what will wor...